Matthew Hancox gets his Gambian name

GAMBIA | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2008 | Views [271] | Comments [1]

In the past there have been volunteers such that have stayed in a compound of the village of Kartong. During their time these individuals have been given a local name. It was decided by the elders of the village that I should also be given a Gambian ... Read more >

Moving into the Alkarlo Compound

GAMBIA | Tuesday, 9 Sep 2008 | Views [230]

Before Chris Starr and Kenton Rogers left The Gambia I was given the option of two possible compounds at which I could reside in for the next 6 months. The first of which was the first compound as you enter the village and the second was at the far ... Read more >